SealView NG is the latest generation of monitoring systems for suction roll sealing strips. The SealView NG technology accurately calculates and clearly indicates the remaining service life of the seal strips, enabling the timely purchase of spare parts and optimal scheduling of maintenance and roll changes.
The pneumatic-based system is a cost-efficient solution with the potential to extend roll running times and improve machine availability.
The challenge: monitoring suction rolls in adverse conditions
Suction roll seal strips work under demanding conditions where humidity and contamination can impact service life and lead to unexpected maintenance shutdowns. As sealing strips are hidden from view, operators are often forced to rely on their experience and guesswork to estimate their potential service life. However, suction rolls can start to lose vacuum suddenly as the seal strips near the end of their service life, resulting in stressful unplanned shutdowns. To avoid such situations, sealing strips are often removed earlier than necessary, which increases costs unnecessarily.
SealView NG reveals actionable insights from the inside
The new SealView NG system enables papermakers to continuously and easily monitor the wear status of sealing strips. This real-time condition-based monitoring allows maintenance to be scheduled according to the actual wear status of the sealing strips rather than on unreliable estimates and fixed maintenance intervals.
SealView NG uses a fail-safe pneumatic-based monitoring system to ensure reliable operation in harsh, damp conditions, which reduces the risk of short circuits, malfunction, or defects. Unlike alternative options that typically offer only spot measurements, SealView NG continuously tracks the condition of the sealing strips across their entire width.
Simple and safe condition monitoring system with reliable results
SealView NG features several design upgrades that simplify installation and use. The user-friendly LED display provides instant and precise wear status updates and does not require specialist IT expertise to operate. It is designed for universal compatibility across various industrial power supplies. SealView NG runs on a local, web-based app ensuring offline operation for security and reliability. No internet connection is required.
SealView NG is compatible with all major suction roll brands and can be installed during a regular roll service at any of the Voith Mechanical Roll Service Centers around the world.
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport. Founded in 1867, Voith today has around 21,000 employees, sales of € 4.8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and thus is one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.